LitterMaid LM500 Installation instructions

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK.
VEUILLEZ LIRE ET CONSERVER CE GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION.
POR FAVOR LEA ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
Models / Modèles / Modelos LM500-LM950
Self-Cleaning Litter Box
Bac à litière autonettoyant
Caja de arena de limpieza automática
Accessories/Parts (USA/Canada) 1-800-738-0245
Accessoires/Pièces (É.-U./Canada)
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(548-6243)
www.littermaid.com
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
■NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH KITTENS UNDER SIX MONTHS.
■Not intended for use by handicapped, incapacitated or very old cats that
might experience difficulty in entering or leaving the litter box.
■PREGNANT WOMEN and IMMUNE-DEFICIENT PEOPLE should avoid contact
with cat waste at all times.
■CAUTION: THIS IS NOT A TOY. The LitterMaid™ Self-Cleaning litter box is a
precision-operated appliance. Should the rake become jammed during
cleaning, THIS UNIT CONTAINS A MECHANISM THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY
STOP, REVERSE AND RESTART THE CLEANING OPERATION.
■For cat use only. The LitterMaid™ Self-Cleaning Litter Box is intended solely
for the safe elimination of cat waste. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS
PRODUCT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
■Never allow small children to play in or around this device.
■Please read all directions in this manual carefully prior to operating this
product.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!
Congratulations on your purchase of the LitterMaid™ Self-Cleaning Litter Box. This
product is designed to make caring for your cat a simpler, less time-consuming process.
Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HOW THE LITTERMAID SELF-CLEANING LITTER BOX WORKS
•Cat enters the unit; once he/she leaves, the Sensors are triggered, setting the timer
for the cleaning cycle. (Sensors need to be blocked for at least 5 seconds.)
Important: Unit will not start a cleaning cycle while cat is in the Box.
•After 10 minutes, the cleaning cycle starts and the Rake scoops out waste clumps.
•If the cat re-enters and leaves the Litter Box before the initial 10 minutes have
elapsed, the timer will automatically reset and delay the beginning of the cleaning
cycle for an additional 10 minutes.
Note: Rake will stop and reverse if the safety bar touches any object that has gotten
behind the Rake while it is returning to its home position.
•Rake opens Waste Receptacle Compartment Cover and deposits clumps into the
Waste Receptacle.
•Sealed Disposable Waste Receptacle allows for safe and easy disposal of waste
when full.
† Cleaning Brush
(175383-00)
† Rake (175375-00)
Restraints
Safety Bar
(not shown)
Side Panels
Latch
† Battery Compartment (Door 175348-00)
(batteries not included)
† AC Adapter
(not shown)
(175379-00)
Red Power
Indicator Light
On/Off Switch
† Waste Receptacle
Compartment Lid
(175278-00)
† Litter Tray
(175388-00)
† Sensors
(175303-00)
Accessory Model #
Cat Privacy Tent LMT100
Litter Box Carpet LMC100
LitterMaid™ Premium Clumping
Cat Litter LML100
Disposable Waste Receptacles (12 pk.) LMR200
Disposable Waste Receptacles (18 pk.) LMR300
Carbon Filters (12 pk.) LMF200
† Consumer replaceable
† Ramp
(not shown)
(175280-00)
includes Instruction
Sheet (175384-00)
† LitterMaid™
Triple-Action Tool
(not shown)
(7733-1070)
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Optional Items
Litter Box Carpet
•Place the assembled unit on the Carpet.
Paw-Cleaning Ramp
•The Paw-Cleaning Ramp has two pivot pins that snap into holes on the sides of the
Waste Receptacle Compartment Cover. Position the Paw-Cleaning Ramp with carpet-
side facing up. Point the pivot pins toward the Disposable Waste Receptacle end of
the unit. Lift the Paw-Cleaning Ramp and insert one of the pivot pins into one of the
holes. Slightly stretch the other pivot pin to reach the other hole, then insert (Fig. 5).
Tug slightly on the Ramp to ensure that it is firmly in place.
Cat Privacy Tent:
•See separate instruction sheet to assemble Tent.
Helpful Information
If you need to acclimate your cat to the LitterMaid™ Litter Box, refer to "Acclimating
Your Cat" in this Use and Care Book (p.5).
If your unit is not working properly, refer to "Troubleshooting" in this Use and Care Book
(p.6).
Batteries (We recommend using batteries only as a back-up):
•Remove the pull-on tabs on the edge of the Battery Compartment to open it.
•Remove the battery door.
•Follow the diagram in the compartment to install 8 "D" cell batteries. (Batteries not
included.)
Just as your alarm clock continues to run on batteries if there is a power failure, the
LitterMaid™ Litter Box will continue to operate as long as batteries are installed.
Sensors:
Sensors (located on interior side panels) must be clean at all times. Wipe Sensors with
a soft, dry cloth to keep them dust free.
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No Tools Required for Setup
•Unpack the pieces of the unit: LitterMaid™ Litter Box, AC Adapter (packed in
styrofoam), Disposable Waste Receptacles, Carbon Filters, LitterMaid™ Triple-Action
Tool, Use and Care Book and Cleaning Brush (packed with Disposable Waste
Receptacles), plus any optional items including the Paw-Cleaning Ramp, Cat-Privacy
Tent, and Litter Box Carpet.
•Cut and remove the restraints on each end of the Rake, then peel off the protective
tape on the Waste Receptacle Compartment Cover and the Battery Compartment.
Remove the Styrofoam on top of the Rake.
•Place a Disposable Waste Receptacle under the Waste Receptacle Compartment
Cover. Make sure that the front of the Waste Receptacle is under the five tabs (Fig. 1).
There should be no gap between the unit and the Waste Receptacle. Attach the Waste
Receptacle Lid by inserting the pushtabs into the round holes (Fig. 2).
•Peel off the paper strip on the Carbon Filter to expose the adhesive. Place filter
adhesive-side down in the diamond-shaped insert in the center of the Waste
Receptacle Lid (Fig. 3). Close the Waste Receptacle Compartment Cover.
•Use only premium clumping litter. Do not use non-clumping litter, crystal or pearl-like
litters. Fill the LitterMaid™ Litter Box to just below the "Full Line". Do not overfill the
unit or it will not operate properly. Use the fill line on the LitterMaid™ Triple-Action
Tool to check that the litter is at the correct level in the center of the unit (Fig. 4).
•Remove the AC Adapter from where it is packed in the styrofoam and plug it into the
unit. Then plug the cord into a standard electrical wall outlet. Turn the On/Off Switch to
"on" and a red light will appear at the top of the unit. The Rake will automatically run
through its first cleaning cycle and smooth out the litter.
Setup Instructions
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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The LitterMaid™ Triple-Action Tool
This handy 3-way tool helps you measure the level of litter (Fig. 6a), assists in cleaning
the Rake (Fig. 6b), and aids in the removal of small waste particles (Fig. 6c).
ACCLIMATING YOUR CAT
If your cat needs to acclimate to the new LitterMaid™ Self-Cleaning Litter Box, follow
these instructions.
•Place the LitterMaid™ unit next to your old litter box.
•Set it to run automatically by turning the On/Off Switch to "on".
•Do not clean out the old litter box. (Cats prefer to use a clean box, and the
LitterMaid™ Litter Box will always be clean.)
•If your cat is shy, do not operate the LitterMaid™ Litter Box automatically for 2 to 3
days. (Turn the On/Off Switch to "off.")
•Manually activate the LitterMaid™ Litter Box 2 to 3 times a day for the first 2 to 3 days
to let your cat get used to going into the LitterMaid™ Litter Box before you set it to
clean automatically.
•As soon as your cat is acclimated to the LitterMaid™ Litter Box, set it to clean
automatically. Turn On/Off Switch to "on", and remove the old litter box.
•Note: Do not place your LitterMaid™ Litter Box in a wet environment or in direct
sunlight.
Fig. 6a Fig. 6b Fig. 6c
TROUBLESHOOTING
A. Rake continues to go through cleaning cycles.
Probable Causes:
•Too much litter in the litter box is causing excess litter to collect behind the Rake,
preventing it from returning to home position. If the Rake cannot move an obstacle
during the cleaning cycle, the unit will go through a cleaning cycle up to five times in
an attempt to clear the obstacle. If unsuccessful, the Rake will return to its home
position, and the red light will blink slowly (approximately every second), indicating
that the Rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot move.
1. Turn the On/Off Switch to "off."
2. Check to make sure litter in Tray is just below the "full line". Use the LitterMaid™
Triple-Action Tool to measure the level of the litter in the center of the unit.
Full Line will not be visible if Tray is overfilled.
3. Remove excess litter and smooth out litter from front to back using the
LitterMaid™ Tool.
4. Turn the On/Off Switch to “on.”
5. The Rake will run through a complete cleaning cycle. When cycle is finished,
the unit is ready for use.
•There is an obstacle in front of the Rake (most often a clump of litter stuck to the
bottom of the Litter Tray or too much litter in the Tray.) If the Rake cannot move an
obstacle during the cleaning cycle, the unit will go through a cleaning cycle up to five
times in an attempt to clear the obstacle. If unsuccessful, the Rake will return to its
home position, and the red light will blink slowly (approximately every second),
indicating that the Rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot move.
1. Turn the On/Off Switch to “off.”
2. Clear the obstacle (refer to E).
3. Check to make sure litter in Tray is just below the "full line." Use the LitterMaid™
Triple-Action Tool to measure the level of litter in the center of the unit.
Full Line will not be visible if Tray is overfilled.
4. Remove excess litter and smooth out litter from front to back using the
LitterMaid™ Tool.
5. Turn the On/Off Switch to "on."
6. The Rake will run through a complete cleaning cycle. When cycle is finished, the
unit is ready for use.
B. Unit does not operate 10 minutes after cat leaves.
Probable Cause:
•Dusty Sensors (Sensors need to be covered for 5 seconds to activate.)
1. Wipe each Sensor with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust.
2. Turn the On/Off Switch to "off."
3. Turn the On/Off Switch to "on."
4. Unit will run through a cleaning cycle.
C. Unit does not completely clean litter box.
Probable Cause:
•Low-quality clumping litter.
1. Do not use non-clumping, crystal or pearl-like litter.
2. Use only premium clumping litter.
D. Unit does not operate when On/Off Switch is switched on.
Probable Causes:
•Faulty or non-activated outlet
Check outlet
•Power outage
Switch to battery power
•Incorrectly installed or dead batteries. (Batteries should only be used as backup.)
1. Turn On/Off Switch to "off".
2. Open Battery Compartment; check to see that batteries are correctly installed.
3. Turn On/Off Switch to "on". The unit should perform a whole cleaning cycle.
4. If unit does not operate, replace batteries with fresh ones and try again.
5. If unit does not operate with fresh batteries, try it with the AC Adapter.
6. Red light should come on. If it does not, there is a problem with the AC Adapter
or batteries.
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Sensor Covers
The two sensors located on the interior side panels are protected by sensor covers that
need to be kept dust free. After changing or adding litter, always wipe each Sensor with
a soft, dry cloth to remove dust (Fig. 7).
Litter Tray
Use only premium clumping litter. Lesser quality litters will impair performance.
To empty and clean Litter Tray:
•Check to make sure Rake is in home position.
•Turn the On/Off Switch to the "off" position.
•Unplug unit and remove batteries to prevent accidental activation of the unit.
•Lift latches on both sides of unit and lift up by side panel handles (Fig. 8a). This will
separate the tray from the Main Housing (Fig. 8b).
•Dispose of the used litter. To ensure proper disposal of litter, follow manufacturer's
instructions on litter package. Wipe the Litter Tray with a damp cloth. If further
cleaning is necessary, the Litter Tray can be fully immersed in water and washed with
a mild detergent.
Important: Do not soak or immerse the Main Housing in water. Dry the unit completely
before reassembling.
•Before reassembling, spray Litter Tray surface with nonstick cooking spray or silicone
spray, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. This will help to prevent waste clumps from
adhering to the surface of the Tray.
To reassemble:
•Place the Litter Tray on a flat surface. Carefully lower the Main Housing onto the Litter
Tray. Engage the two locks by pressing the lower part of each latch firmly against tabs
on Litter Tray until a click is heard to indicate that both sections are locked into place.
Care and Cleaning
Fig. 7
Fig. 8a Fig. 8a
Tray
Main Housing
•AC Adapter does not work
Turn On/Off Switch to "off" and check the following:
1. The AC Adapter plug is inserted fully into the input jack.
2. The power outlet is operating. (You may wish to double-check by plugging unit
into another outlet).
3. Wait a few seconds and turn unit on again. Red light should come on and the unit
should perform a complete cleaning cycle.
4. If unit still does not operate, turn On/Off Switch to "off" and unplug the AC Adapter.
5. Operate the unit on battery power only.
E. Waste clumps adhere to the surface of the Litter Tray.
Probable Cause:
•Soiled Litter Tray surface
(We recommend wearing rubber or latex gloves when handling waste.)
1. Remove clumps from surface with a damp cloth.
2. Remove Litter Tray (refer to "Care and Cleaning" in this Use and Care Book), clean
with mild detergent, rinse and dry.
3. Spray Litter Tray surface with nonstick cooking spray or silicone spray, and wipe
with a soft, dry cloth. This will help to prevent waste clumps from adhering to the
surface of the Tray.
F. Light fails to come on when On/Off Switch is turned “on.”
Probable Cause:
•Power outage or batteries are incorrectly installed.
1. Turn On/Off Switch to “off” then back to “on.”
2. Make sure there is power to the unit and/or batteries are correctly installed.
G. Light blinks slowly and continuously.
Probable Cause:
•Rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot remove. If the Rake cannot move an
obstacle during the cleaning cycle, the unit will go through a cleaning cycle up to five
times in an attempt to clear the obstacle. If unsuccessful, the Rake will return to its
home position, and the red light will blink slowly (approximately every second),
indicating that the Rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot move.
1. Turn the On/Off Switch to “off.”
2. Use the LitterMaid™ Triple-Action Tool to remove the obstacle.
3. Make sure that the Rake teeth are clean and free of litter. Use the LitterMaid™
Tool to clean Rake teeth.
4. Turn On/Off Switch to “on.”
H. Light blinks quickly.
Probable Cause:
•Batteries need replacing.
Light will continue to blink until batteries are removed or until they are completely
dead.
I. Light is off.
Probable Cause:
•No A/C power is reaching the unit or the batteries are dead.
See "D" in this Troubleshooting section.
If you can’t solve the problem using this Troubleshooting section, more help is available
by calling Customer Service at 1-800-LIT-MAID (548-6243).
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